Hassi Messaoud Mobile is a 72 MW gas power plant in Algeria, operated by Sonelgaz Production de l'Electricite since 2013. Ranked #30 of 31 gas plants in Algeria, it accounts for 0.42% of the country's total gas capacity of 17,000 MW. The largest gas plant in Algeria is Ras Djinet at 1,803 MW, making Hassi Messaoud Mobile 25 times smaller. Nearby plants include Hassi Messoud (600 MW, Gas) and Hassi Messoud Ouest (492 MW, Gas), as well as Hassi Messoud Nord 2 (200 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Ouargla, approximately 800 km southeast of Algiers.
13 years old
Algeria, Africa
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Algeria- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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